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- How to watch Killing Eve: stream season 3 online from anywhere
- Tiger King's new episode is a big disappointment
- 5 things I like about the PS5 DualSense Controller... and one I don't
- Valve patent hints at a new Steam Controller
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| How to watch Killing Eve: stream season 3 online from anywhere Posted: 12 Apr 2020 01:27 PM PDT It's back! Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Killing Eve returns for a third season and its stars Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer are still in the midst of their endless cat-and-mouse game. Ready to jump right back in? Here's how to watch Killing Eve online and stream season 3 no matter where you are in the world. It's safe to say that Killing Eve was a critical hit when it was first released, one that was praised for the way to cleverly moulded classic elements of suspense with quirky dark humour - the latter being one of Waller-Bridge's specialities. Prime example, when you see that the new episode of a BAFTA-winning TV show is called 'Slowly Slowly Catchy Monkey' - who else could it really be? Killing Eve season 3 reviews have been more mixed, but anyone who has gotten this far into the show will no doubt want to see what it's like for themselves - and given the current circumstances in many countries around the world, what's to stop you? In the US, it can still comfortably rival most of the best Hulu shows around - so follow our guide as we explain all the easiest ways to watch Killing Eve season 3 and stream the show online from anywhere in the world.
Watch Killing Eve online from outside your countryThe coronavirus may have put old paradigms like holidays and work trips to bed temporarily, but the fact is international travel will one day resume in full - and you may even be stuck outside your country of origin, for whatever reason. If and when that's the case, you could be forgiven for wanting a taste of home comforts, especially now. If that means streaming the services you normally would, geo-blocking can prove to be a major obstacle - but fortunately there's an easy solution. Using a little handy trick, you can get around these pesky digital borders using a VPN. This will allow you to gain access to Killing Eve as it happens by changing your IP to your nation of residence. But which VPN is best for you? How to watch Killing Eve season 3 online for free in the UK
How to watch Killing Eve season 3 online in the USHow to watch Killing Eve online in AustraliaHow to watch Killing Eve online: free streaming guide for seasons 1 and 2If you're new to Killing Eve, then there are worse things to do during a global pandemic than watch the first two seasons of the hit show. Anyone in the UK or the US has it good, as the BBC show is available on a number of convenient streaming services. In the US, simply check out a FREE Hulu trial and you'll get the first two seasons of Killing Eve. But do note that you'll need its higher-end Hulu + Live TV package, which normally costs $54.99 a month but gives you on-demand and live access to loads of shows including Killing Eve - get a free Hulu + Live TV trial here. Although BBC America does also offer its own option for a free season 2 Killing Eve stream - as does AMC to the best of our knowledge. In the UK, it's all gratis provided you hold a valid TV license in the country - in which case just tune into BBC iPlayer and watch Killing Eve seasons 1 and 2 for free online. If you're in Australia, you can watch Killing Eve season 1 on Stan - but beyond that you're looking at paying to buy the show via a platform like iTunes. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Tiger King's new episode is a big disappointment Posted: 12 Apr 2020 01:15 PM PDT Tiger King, the 7-episode documentary series on Netflix about now-imprisoned big cat park owner Joe Exotic, has been hotly discussed since it debuted on the streaming service in March. Now, in the wake of its enormous success, Netflix has added what's listed as a 'new episode'. The Tiger King and I is an aftershow-like series of interviews with people featured in the documentary, hosted by Community's Joel McHale. While we appreciate Netflix's attempts to extend a story that's gripped everyone as they've been stuck indoors during a global lockdown, The Tiger King and I feels thrown together and, as a result, is not very good. As you'd expect for something filmed in the last few weeks, McHale hosts it from his couch, and conducts video calls with key players from the series. They include zoo owner Jeff Lowe and his wife Lauren, memorable park employee Saff, and Joe Exotic's former husband John Finlay, who looks fantastic here after a makeover.
These interviews run back-to-back, with McHale asking mostly lighthearted but occasionally insightful questions. He gets an interesting answer from Finlay on how he felt the show misrepresented him, and he gets Saff to share how he now trusts the tiger that attacked him more than he trusts Joe Exotic. We're paraphrasing, there, but it's a great soundbite. Otherwise, this is pretty lightweight and forgettable. Big Cat Rescue owner Carole Baskin is a notable absentee, which is understandable when you read this Tampa Bay Times interview about her feelings on the show and how it represents her. To be fair to Baskin, too, McHale gives the Lowes the chance to offer their unsubstantiated opinion on what happened to Baskin's former husband Don Lewis, which doesn't seem like a responsible use of his platform. McHale's presenting style means the interviews flip from the silly to the extremely serious without much of a pause. In fact, if you want a sample of the tone McHale is going for in this episode, just check out this video promoting his Tiger King special: We can't blame Netflix for trying to extend people's interest in Tiger King, and the fact that this special looks so cheap is absolutely not something you can hold against anyone, given the limitations of TV production right now. It's just that the whole thing has the feel of a slapped together freelance assignment: McHale throws out a few breezy questions that sound like they could've been dropped into a Google doc with about 10 minutes' notice, and the resulting show offers less insight than the 'where are they now?'-type articles doing the rounds in the wake of the show's success (this excellent New York Times piece, for example). In years to come, viewers will remember Tiger King as that fever dream of a documentary series that we all watched together during an unprecedented global quarantine. Maybe there is more of a story to tell with some of the people in this show, but Netflix's latest smash hit deserves a little better than this forgettable epilogue. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 5 things I like about the PS5 DualSense Controller... and one I don't Posted: 12 Apr 2020 08:00 AM PDT Sony has revealed its new PS5 controller, and in the process it's ditched the iconic DualShock name in favor of a new moniker… DualSense. When I first saw pictures of the PS5 DualSense controller I was really unsure. And to an extent, I'm still not sold… but it is slowly winning me around. I've grown up with PlayStation, I've owned every generation of Sony's games console, and thus I've grown accustomed to the DualShock's size, shape and design. It's comforting and familiar, like a warm embrace from a loved one, every time I pick it up. It's little surprise then, that I approach the new PS5 DualSense controller with trepidation, as it brings the biggest shift in design for the key accessory since Sony stuck dual analogue sticks on the original DualShock back in 1997. The acid test will be the first time I pick the DualSense controller up, to see how it feels, how it’s weighted, whether it still feels 'PlayStation', or like a third-party impostor. For now, all I have to go on are the pictures, so here are five things I'm liking about the new PS5 controller right now… and one thing I'm worried about.
👍 Like: The minimalist color paletteThe iconic green, red, blue, pink of the triangle, circle, x and square buttons have a special place in my heart, but I'm digging the simplicity of the new PS5 controller. Black, gray and white are the only colors present (aside from lighting) and it moves the controller into the modern era, away from the - admittedly slightly dated - DualShock aesthetic. I'm a fan, and if this is a teaser of what to expect from the palette and design of the PS5 console, well color me intrigued. 👍 Like: The USB-C charging portWhether or not the new PS5 controller will support wireless charging remains to be seen - this is purely a rumor for now - but the new images released by Sony seem to show a USB-C port on the rear. It's not exactly a surprise inclusion. The DualShock 3 came with a miniUSB port, the DualShock 4 packed microUSB, so it makes perfect sense for the DualSense controller to come with its respective era's most popular port. USB-C provides the ability for faster charging, and the cable can be plugged in either way round, which should make sticking in charging cables, or sliding the controller into a docking station easier. The side profile gives us a glimpse of what appears to be a USB-C port 👍 Like: Front-only illuminationHuzzah! Sony has ditched the large light bar from the DualShock 4 for the new DualSense controller. Instead, we get just front-illumination to show you that your controller is on and, if you have several connected, a different color for each player. The original DualShock 4 only had the rear light, and as it was angled downwards, it really wasn't easy to see the status of the controller. Sony updated it and brought a slimline light bar to the touch pad as well, but two light sources seemed excessive. So with the DualSense, I'm happy to see a sleek light bar running around the border of the touch pad. 👍 Like: Headphone jack & microphone muteIt wasn't revealed in the original posting from Sony, but since it has transpired that the PS5 DualSense controller will retain the headphone jack from the DualShock 4. It means you'll be able to plug your dedicated gaming headset into the controller, so a 14 year-old can scream expletives at you as they kill you for the 16th time in 30 minutes. I'm liking the retention of the physical port for those who need it, but I'm also hoping there will be full PlayStation audio over Bluetooth available as well. Another nice addition to the DualSense controller is the microphone mute button, which will be much easier to hit than the inline mute button on your headphone cable. You don't even need a headset either, as the controller has a microphone built in too, allowing you to chat with friends without that mad dash around your home to find a headset just as your game is starting. Something I've had to deal with more than once. 👍 Like: PS Button is the shape of the PS LogoSimple, but ever so pretty. I want to press it right now. 👎 Dislike: The size of the new PS5 controllerLining up a DualShock 4 with the DualSense, it seems the new PS5 controller is bigger This is my real worry with the PS5 DualSense controller. From the initial pictures it looks bigger and bulkier than the previous DualShock generation. I overlaid a DualShock 4 outline over the top of the DualSense (above) - assuming Sony keeps the D Pad and buttons the same size - and the new controller does appear wider and taller. Looking at the side profile, it also seems chunkier, with the handles appearing thicker, and with less of an arch shape to them compared to the DualShock 4. Sony has said it's taken steps to "lessen the weight of the controller as much as possible", but my initial impressions makes me think it could tip the scales at more than the 210g the DualShock 4 weighed, making it the heaviest PlayStation controller to date. Sony has kept the dimensions of its DualShock series almost the same, and the DualSense PS5 Controller could see the biggest size increase since the first DualShock tool over from the original, analogue-less PS controller. PlayStation controller sizes and weights
I'm prepared (and hopeful) to be proven wrong. Perhaps Sony has kept the general feel of its iconic PlayStation controller with the DualSense and it'll feel just as comforting as previous generations. Yet, there's no getting away from the size of the change Sony has made with the PS5 controller, and for die-hard PlayStation fans there could be a fair period of adjustment required. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Valve patent hints at a new Steam Controller Posted: 12 Apr 2020 07:55 AM PDT Valve may not have had much success with its original Steam Controller but a recently published patent suggests that the company could be considering another version. The original Steam Controller launched in 2015 but, after four years of struggling to find its feet, it was discontinued and finally sold out at the tail end of 2019. In our review for the controller we rated it three stars out of five and praised its innovation and customisation capabilities but found its awkward design a real drawback. The patent for this new version, originally filed in late 2018 before being published in 2020, was tweeted out (Via PCGamesN) by Valve News Network’s Tyler McVicker who pointed out an intriguing aspect of the controller's design: swappable components. Complete controlIn the vein of the Xbox Elite controller, the patent details that this new Steam Controller would feature changeable parts, though it appears it would take this customizability even further. The patent says that the controller would allow for the “dynamic swapping of controls for changing the configuration of the controller to meet the needs of different applications”. It goes on to describe specific scenarios where a user might swap a joystick for a D-pad, depending on what their game calls for, or even swapping a tall joystick for a shorter one simply to suit personal preference and comfort. It seems that the controller would be customizable front and back, too, with the patent describing instances where the controller may have “one or more joysticks, one or more D-pads, one or more track pads, one or more buttons, one or more accessibility controls” on its front as well as “one or more detachable top-surface controls, back-surface controls”. The patent also mentions software with the ability to detect which input is being used in the controller and even communicate this to the platform the user is playing on, saying that “if a controller currently couples to a back cover having four buttons as opposed to two, then a gaming application or platform may recommend games that are compatible with …the four-button back cover.” As with any patent filing, however, it’s worth pointing out that there’s no guarantee that Valve is actually going ahead with the product detailed. Even if it was, there's also no guarantee that this new product would take the form it does in the design drawings—things can change a lot between patent filing and production, if production happens at all. At the moment, Valve hasn’t made any official announcements with regards to plans for a new controller but if something was in the works it’d certainly be interesting to see whether it can get it right a second time around.
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| The Beats noise canceling headphones hit lowest price ever at Best Buy - today only! Posted: 12 Apr 2020 07:30 AM PDT Best Buy's one-day sale is happening now and includes massive price cuts on best-selling Beats headphones, which include the Beats Studio 3 that are on sale for $179.99. That's a $170 discount and the lowest price we've found for the wireless earphones. Headphone dealsSee more headphone deals with the best cheap wireless headphone deals and sales that are currently available. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Apple one-day sale at Best Buy: deals on the iMac, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro Posted: 12 Apr 2020 07:15 AM PDT Best Buy's one-day Easter sale includes incredible deals on best-selling Apple devices. You can score massive price cuts on the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iMac display. As we mentioned above, these incredible deals are only available today, so you should act fast before it's too late. The retailer is also curbside pickup due to store closings because of coronavirus pandemic. This means, depending on your location, you can select the 'Use Curbside Pickup' option when ordering online, and when you drive up, Best Buy will bring your items to your car. Apple deals:You can also see more of the best cheap MacBook sale prices and deals that are happening now. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| LG teases an upcoming Velvet flagship phone, with its all-new design Posted: 12 Apr 2020 07:00 AM PDT LG's next flagship phone will be called the LG Velvet, the company has announced – and it's going to come with the reimagined design that we saw a preview of earlier this week. It seems LG is going to reveal this phone bit by bit: after those early design sketches, we now have a few more details via an official press release. There's talk of "distinctive designs" and "tactile elegance", and a move away from a focus on tech specs. The Velvet is LG "moving away from alphanumerical designations in favor of familiar and expressive names that will help the consumer capture the essence of the device" according to the manufacturer.
And why Velvet? "The name... is intended to evoke images of lustrous smoothness and premium softness, two key characteristics of the new phone," says LG. More details to followUnfortunately, all these fine words and careful branding aren't yet accompanied by any solid information about the phone. We don't know when it's going to appear, though a reveal date of May 15 has been rumored. What we do know is that LG is moving away from the G branding for its flagship phone line, so the LG G8 will be the last of its kind (as far as the naming goes, anyway). We've heard speculation that a quad-lens camera and a Snapdragon 700 series chipset could be on the cards for the new device, and the screen size could stretch to something as big as 6.9 inches, if the rumor mill is to be believed. We won't know anything for sure until LG announces it though – and so for now all that's certain is that the phone is called the LG Velvet, and it's arriving soon. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| This Samsung 65-inch 4K TV gets a $300 price cut at Best Buy - today only! Posted: 12 Apr 2020 06:28 AM PDT Best Buy's one-day sale is happening right now and includes incredible deals on 4K TVs like the Samsung 65-inch QLED TV that's on sale for $799.99. That's a $300 discount and the best price we've found for the big-screen smart TV. Shop more TV offers with our list of the best cheap TV deals and sales that are happening now. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Nvidia RTX 2070 and 2060 laptop GPUs are reportedly coming in new more powerful versions Posted: 12 Apr 2020 04:13 AM PDT Nvidia has stealthily overhauled its GeForce RTX 2070 and RTX 2060 mobile graphics cards according to a fresh report. This comes from German PC maker Schenker, who told tech site ComputerBase (as spotted by Tom’s Hardware) that Nvidia has tweaked the laptop versions of the RTX 2070 and 2060, using faster memory and applying power optimizations, with no announcement being made as to these changes.
Of course, we have to take the word of the manufacturer for this, but apparently the pepped-up GPUs use GDDR6 video RAM which operates at a lower 1.25V rather than 1.35V. That means reduced power consumption, and also less heat being generated within the laptop – meaning that the graphics cards will be able to run with slightly faster clocks (although exactly how fast the GPU – or indeed any component – can run will also obviously depend on the cooling solution present in the portable). While the TGP (Total Graphics Power) of the 2070 remains the same in the newer GPU at 115W, in the RTX 2060, it has actually been cranked up from 80W to reach 115W, giving it even more of a potential boost. Providing, again, that the laptop maker can push the GPU and still keep temperatures under control with a suitably efficient cooling system. Consumer confusionThe codenames of these new RTX 2070 and 2060 models have been slightly changed, according to the report, although unless any given laptop manufacturer actually states that full model name, you won’t necessarily know whether the product you’re buying has the older (slightly slower) model in it, or this new ramped-up version. And indeed even if it is the latter, as mentioned, there’s no guarantee that in the case of the mobile RTX 2060, the manufacturer will have pushed the GPU to its new full 115W potential anyway. The new codenames are the N18E-G1R for the RTX 2070 mobile (as opposed to the N18E-G2), and the N18E-G1-B for the RTX 2060 (rather than the N18E-G1). At any rate, the upshot is you won’t know what performance you’re getting until you actually benchmark the machine (or look at reviews of others who have carried out their own benchmarking on the exact same model). Of course, this isn’t the first time that consumers have had to play something of a guessing game as to exactly what they’re getting under the hood in the laptop GPU spec department with Nvidia. Apparently a company representative from Schenker has said that we should see benchmarks of these alleged refreshed GPUs from April 15, so in theory, that’s not long to wait now, and the full story behind whatever performance tweaks are going on here should be revealed. In case you missed it, another recent development on the mobile GPU front was Nvidia’s revelation of new GeForce RTX 2080 Super and RTX 2070 Super graphics cards for notebooks, to keep pace with what’s happened in the desktop arena. Naturally enough, these are faster versions of the base RTX 2080 and 2070 respectively.
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| Best UPS of 2020: top Uninterruptible Power Supplies money can buy Posted: 12 Apr 2020 04:01 AM PDT Welcome to our pick of the best UPS of 2020. Buying the best UPS (uninterruptible power supply) is an incredibly important purchase for businesses - as well as individuals - that rely on PCs, servers and other electronics being on 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This is because if there's a power cut – even a very brief one – the loss of power can be catastrophic. Servers and files could become unreachable – or even worse, corrupted – by a sudden shutdown. The best UPS can prevent disaster striking when the power is cut, by seamlessly switching to battery power to continue to power your devices until either the main power is restored, or you’re able to safely shut down your device. In these uncertain times, where many of us are working from home, buying the best UPS your budget can stretch to is even more important. You may find that you're plugging in a lot more power-hungry devices into your home power supply, and this could lead to power cuts or power surges. Your home likely won't have the power backup solutions that your office does, so buying a UPS for your home could be a very wise investment. There are certain important things you should consider when looking to buy the best UPS for your business. For a start, you’ll want something that can provide enough power for your devices to keep running until the power is back on. If that's not possible, they should at least offer enough power for you to reach them to safely initiate the correct shutdown procedure to prevent data loss. The UPS devices we include in this guide cover a wide range of use cases, from small UPS devices for homes that can keep a router and PC running, to large and powerful UPS devices for enterprise uses. Because of this, we have listed these best UPS devices in no particular order. Best UPS at a glance:
The CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD is an excellent UPS for home and small business use. It comes with a decent amount of ports, as well as USB, for plugging in your devices. RJ11/RJ45 ports keep your phone, fax and modem lines protected from power surges, and it comes with a number of energy-saving features to prevent it from wasting energy when in use. It also comes with a clear LCD display that gives you information about the UPS. If you're after a cheaper, and more simple, UPS device, then the APC Back-UPS ES - BE700G is a great choice. We wouldn't recommend it for large businesses with lots of mission-critical computers and servers, but it offers plenty of power for homes and small businesses to keep their devices going when the power fails. If you're looking for something more feature-rich, however, you may want to consider a different UPS. This is another great UPS from APC, and with the BE600M1, the company has created a UPS device that is ideal for home use. That's thanks to its small and unobtrusive design, and if offers enough power for smaller devices, such as home NAS drives, routers and games consoles. With careful management, you can keep the power flowing to a router or monitor for enough time to overcome most power cuts. For office use, with lots of power-sapping devices that need to be powered at once, then you'll want to look elsewhere on this best UPS list, but for home users on a budget, this is a great choice. If you have a large office with several devices, then the Eaton Eaton 9SX 5000i RT3U is an excellent device. Not only does this rack-mounted UPS keep your important devices running when there's an issue with your power, but it also provides some excellent power efficiency features that can cut energy usage (and associated bills) with up to 95% efficiency in online double conversion mode and 98% in high-efficiency mode. You can buy optional extended battery modules for increased run time, and the LCD user interface makes it easy to manage. Definitely a UPS to consider if you have the budget. If you have a busy office with a number of essential devices that will need an uninterrupted power supply, then the Vertiv Liebert PSI 1500VA is definitely worth considering. Its three batteries will keep power-hungry devices running when the power goes down, and it can be installed into a server rack, making it convenient as well. It comes in a number of configurations, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs, but if you're looking for a UPS for home use, then the APC BE600M1 Back-UPS 600VA above is a better choice.
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| Best secure drives 2020: top USB drives to protect your data Posted: 12 Apr 2020 03:55 AM PDT Welcome to our pick of the best secure drives of 2020. On this page, we've hand-picked the best external hard drives that prioritise the security of the data they hold - making them invaluable tools for anyone who carries private data around with them. While standard external hard drives and USB flash drives are handy for storing data, most of the time they have very few - if any - security measures, which means if they are lost or stolen, it doesn't take much for someone to plug it into a PC and access the data they hold. This is where the best secure drives come in. These will use either software or hardware encryption (or best of all, a combination of both), to stop other people accessing and viewing your data. Many of the best secure drives on this list will have ways to prevent access, such as a physical keypad, and will also come with rugged, tamper-proof, cases that can further protect your files. Picking the best secure drives for your needs can be tricky, and there are a lot of devices out there that make big promises – but fail to deliver. So, on this page, we've made things as easy as possible by listing the very best secure drives that you can buy safe in the knowledge that you're buying a reliable and dependable product. Best of all, we have a built-in price comparison tool that ensures you get the best price for these secure drives as well. The D300S was announced by Kingston and is an updated version of the D300, launched in 2016, with the suffix S standing for Serialised. It appears to be a standard USB drive, but with a more robust design. However, it's the price that really stands out. There is a reason why the D300S carries such a premium according to Kingston. The drive uses custom hardware for encryption (FIPS 140-2 Level 3 256-bit) and decryption which eliminates vulnerabilities associated with any process done on the host system. That chip and the rest of the hardware is sealed in a tamper evident epoxy material that hardened when it dried. It's also waterproof up to 120cm, and can survive knocks and drops as well diskAshur's products are some of the best secure drives on the market, and the diskAshur Pro is the company's best external hard drive yet. The key selling point of the diskAshur Pro is its physical keypad that will only grant access to the data stored within upon entering a PIN number. Asides from the physical security (which extends to IP56 water and dust resistance and even a self-destruct feature), the diskAshur Pro also comes with some enviable encryption, sporting XTS-AES 256-bit real-time full disk hardware encryption and EDGE technology to offer even more levels of safety. If you need to have small amounts of sensitive data being carried around, then the 3NX could well be a life saver. It brings advanced data protection features to a mainstream market thanks to its attractive low price ($59 for the 2GB/4GB model) and $189 for the 128GB one. What you do get is some military grade, enterprise-level features like FIPS 140-2 level 3, real time hardware-based encryption, a platform-agnostic setup and a rugged extruded aluminum enclosure. The data is encrypted using an onboard 10-digit keypad and is powered by an onboard battery. The ultra-rugged Aegis Secure Key 3Z is designed to keep the data safe for people who regularly work outdoors or on the road, with a rubber exterior, which is IP58 protective against dust and water, safeguards a rugged aluminium build inside and out, meaning that there is no easy way to break into this device. Meanwhile, it also features a physical keypad for keeping your data safe and secure. It's pricey, but well worth the investment. The Apricorn Aegis Secure Key comes with a full 10-key alphanumeric keypad with two function keys plus three status lights. It then slots into a hardened epoxy-potted rugged aluminum enclosure which makes it dust and waterproof; the device is also certified IP-58 and at 46g and 93mm long. It also features built-in hardware encryption (256-bit AES) which means that it is totally independent from the host client and OS-agnostic. No keyloggers and no BadUSB vulnerability. The Aegis Secure Key has received a FIPS 140-2 level 3 accreditation from NIST, the US-based National Institute of Standards and Technology, which oversees US government IT and computer security, which means this is one of the most secure drives you can buy. The Kingston Ironkey D300 (IKD300/8GB) comes with software security that can make it a bit complicated and confusing to begin with (it will initially show up on your PC as a CD drive with 14.4MB capacity), but once you've configured it, which includes setting a password, you'll have a very secure drive. With its cap on, it is waterproof (up to 4ft) and dustproof and at 51g, feels solid. More importantly though, the more compelling protection happens inside the device itself. It is a FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified device with 256-bit AES hardware encryption. There is a hardware cryptographic module inside the device itself which means that the encryption and decryption is done on the drive rather than on the host PC, with digitally signed firmware which makes the D300 immune to the notorious BadUSB exploit.
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| Best microSD cards of 2020: flash memory for cameras, drones and more Posted: 12 Apr 2020 03:43 AM PDT If you're looking to buy the best microSD cards on sale in 2020, then you've come to the right place. We've carefully picked the very best microSD cards that can be used for cameras, smartphones, drones and even games consoles like the Nintendo Switch. The best microSD cards, then, allow you to easily expand the capacity of your device. However, it's not just about packing a load of gigabytes into a small memory card. The best microSD cards should also offer high speeds that are essential when moving large files to and from the card – as well as recording video in Ultra HD (4K) resolutions, as your device will be writing a lot of data. These days, there are so many devices that use these little memory cards, from phones and cameras, to laptops – so our list of the best microSD cards money can buy can help make sure you’re getting the most out of all of your tech. It's also worth noting that many of the best microSD cards we feature on this page include an adapter that allows them to be used in devices that support standard SD memory cards as well.
The best SD card you can buy is technically a microSD card, albeit one that can be used full-size when married to the proper hardware. Despite not being the most resilient SD card on the market, the Samsung Evo Plus’ 100 megabyte per second (MB/s) read and 90MB/s write speeds are impressive nonetheless. Not only that, but there is a wide variety of sizes to choose from too, so whether you need 32GB of storage or 128GB, rest assured you’re in good hands. If you do a lot of filming, especially in 4K, then you're going to want a reliable microSD card that can write large amounts of data fast, which is exactly what the Samsung Pro+ can do. It features a U3 rating and read/write speeds of 95MB/sec and 90MB/sec. The kind of speeds the Samsung Pro+ microSD card can handle will be largely wasted for day-to-day tasks, such as being installed in a smartphone, but for 4K video, this is a fantastic buy. SanDisk claims this microSD card can read up to 95MB/s and write 90MB/s, and in tests it came pretty close to those speeds. This makes it a very fast card, and with smaller files it's even faster, which means this is a great card for action cams, drones or burst photography. Again, it's a bit on the pricey side, but if you don't mind spending a bit above the odds, you'll get a great microSD card for your needs. The Lexar 1000x isn't the fastest microSD card here, but it has a lot going for it. For example, its read speeds are still some of the fastest around, and it's priced cheaper than many of its competitors. While it falls short with its write speeds, the difference won't be too noticeable for many people. It also comes with a microSD to USB 3.0 adapter, which makes it easy to transfer your files to a PC. As you can probably tell from the number of entrants it has in our best microSD list, Samsung is excellent at producing fast, efficient and dependable microSD cards. The Samsung Evo Select is another great all-rounder that can happily sit in a digital camera, drone, phone or Nintendo Switch games console. While it doesn't necessarily excel in any one task, it is a strong performer that does the job well. Currently Samsung Evo Select microSD cards are only available from Amazon. While that makes hunting for a bargain a bit more tricky, it at least means you can buy with confidence from a reputable seller. The SanDisk Ultra microSD is a brilliant microSD card for people who are looking for large capacities, with the latest version offering up to 400GB of storage space. That should give you plenty of room for storing high resolution images and video files. Write speeds are good, but they are not the fastest we've seen. If you shoot in 4K, that might be an issue, but for many people the slightly slower speeds are worth it for the amount of storage space you get. If you're looking for a microSD card to put inside an action camera, like the Go Pro, then you want something that can record data quickly, while also being able to withstand drops, shocks and splashes. This is where the Kingston microSD Action Camera comes in - it's designed especially for action cameras. This means it has an incredibly robust design, as well as good read and write speeds. It's a bit overkill if you're just going to use it in a smartphone, so one of the other microSD cards in this list could be better suited to your needs. Many microSD cards are low capacity, which is fine if you just need an extra bit of space in your smartphone or tablet, but if you're taking lots of high resolution images, or you want to take advantage of modern smartphone's support for microSD cards up to 2TB in size, then the Integral 512GB microSDXC Class 10 Memory Card is definitely worth considering, offering a huge 512GB of storage space. Of course, you can also get versions with less space if you don't need as much, but for those of you who need to store large files, this is the microSD card for you. How to choose your microSD memory card
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| Best scanners of 2020: flatbed, document, sheet fed and photos Posted: 12 Apr 2020 03:37 AM PDT Welcome to our pick of the best scanners of 2020. If you're looking for the best scanner for your office or home, then this page can help, as we've picked the top scanners you can currently buy right now. While there are plenty of all-in-one printers that offers scanning features these days, there are a number of reasons why you'd want to look for the best standalone scanner, even in 2020. For a start, while all-in-ones are good scanner alternatives for home users and small businesses, they just can't compete with the best scanners for busy offices and large businesses. If you need fast, high quality scanning, then you're still going to want to buy one of the best standalone scanners on this page. However, if you've not thought much about buying a scanner, you may be a bit lost if you need to buy a new one. The good news is that in this list of the best scanners, we'll show you the top models that are ideal for both personal and business use. You'll also find our price comparison tool on this page, and it will automatically compare prices from a number of online retailers to make sure you get the very best deals when buying a new scanner. If you’re in the market for one of the best scanners for your office or home, any of the scanners we’ve gathered up in this list will make sure you have a dependable and great-performing device.
Document scanners are all about being able to process large amounts of documents in a trustworthy, seamless and intuitive fashion, and being able to integrate the information collected in existing document management systems. You're almost certainly looking at a sheet-fed scanner rather than a flatbed one, and there are plenty of models on the market to fit most needs including, at the very high-end, devices that can scan A3 sheets and perform 30,000 scans per day. The Panasonic KV-S1027C represents an ideal middle ground in that it's fairly affordable but delivers the sort of performance you'd expect from a more expensive model. It scans up to 45 pages per minute, has a USB 3.0 port and can scan anything from embossed ID cards to passports. Add in a 100-sheet ADF, integrated ISIS/WIA/TWAIN drivers and a three-year warranty as standard and you have a pretty compelling offering. Flatbed scanners are the only way to go should you want a versatile unit to scan photos at high resolution, and the Canoscan 9000F Mark II ticks all the right boxes. It might be three-years-old but like the scanner market in general, there hasn't been a lot of meaningful innovation in this particular arena. The 9000F offers a scanning resolution of up to 9600x9600 dpi for film/slides and a quarter of that for photo and documents, all at 48-bit. It can handle negatives and filmstrips thanks to a built-in adaptor. It doesn't require warm-up time and can also scan straight to a number of cloud-based services. It might be a tad bigger than its cousins (many of which would be using CMOS rather than CCD technology) but features like FARE (Film Automatic Retouching and Enhancement) will more than make up for that. The most important feature in a network scanner is the presence of an Ethernet port. Many high-end document scanners will have one by default since they're expected to service more than one person. The better models will offer a fast scanning speed coupled with integrated drivers, high daily duty cycles, the ability to scan to multiple destinations and a decent size document sheet feeder. The Epson Workforce DS-860N offers all this and more – there's a five-year warranty as default, and the ability to scan oversized folded documents (e.g. A3). It can scan at up to 65 pages per minute at a resolution of up to 600 dpi, with a daily duty cycle of 6,000 sheets. Two other smart features include colour enhance or colour dropout which either highlights or removes a particular colour from the scanned document. SMBs must be flexible, and the same is true for the office equipment they use, which is why the ideal scanner for a small business may well be one that combines scanning, printing and, more often than not, faxing. Purists might not agree, but a single unit that can handle all these essential business functions is often a better option than having dedicated devices, especially if you are a one-man-band or a small team. The HP Officejet 7612 is near that sweet spot: it copies, scans and faxes, has an Ethernet port and offers Wi-Fi, scans up to A3 size (and to several destinations) and doesn't cost the Earth. Users will love the fact that it supports both Mac and Linux, and that it sports a large touchscreen control panel. A portable scanner is all about compromises – you swap the convenience of having a large flatbed area for mobility. The best models will do duplex scanning (the ability to scan both sides of a sheet), scan more than one page at a time, offer macOS and Windows compatibility and a decent software package. Optionally, they can be battery-powered, offer Wi-Fi and the ability to scan to the cloud. The ADW-1600W from Brother fits the bill in terms of cramming features in – despite its diminutive size, this device sports an LCD touchscreen, a 20-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF), and can scan up to 18 pages per minute. It also comes with built-in TWAIN and ISIS drivers, a USB port and Wi-Fi connectivity. Surprisingly, it even supports Linux and has a clever slot allowing you to scan plastic IDs.
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| Best fax machines of 2020: 5 top picks for sending faxes Posted: 12 Apr 2020 03:26 AM PDT Even in 2020, the best fax machines can help your business stay in contact with other offices, suppliers and customers, and on this page you'll find the top models that are on sale today. While many people may think of sending fax machines as a little outdated, the best fax machines on this page show they can still be essential tools for modern offices. In fact, there are still many businesses out there that rely on faxes, so this best fax machines list will help those companies find the top devices for their needs. Every one of the entries in this best fax machine list will allow you to send faxes around the world quickly and dependably. If you need to send a document, then any one of the devices on this best fax machines list will help. Don't think just because faxes are becoming less common it means you need to stick with an old fax machine. There are plenty of modern fax machines that come with a host of other features. In fact, some of the best fax machines are actually all-in-one printers, which not only send faxes, but can print, scan and photocopy documents. Not only can these devices save you money, but also space, which makes them ideal for small offices. Best fax machines at a glance:
Image credit: Epson If you want the best fax machine that also doubles up as a printer, photocopier and scanner and you want it for a low price, then the Epson WorkForce WF-2750DWF is the one to go for. Sure, it looks a bit boring, and when in use it can get quite noisy, but the amount of features the Epson WorkForce WF-2750DWF offers, plus the quality of its scanning, printing and faxing, makes it a brilliant choice for home and office use on a budget. Image credit: Samsung With wired (Ethernet/USB) and wireless (Wi-Fi/NFC) connectivity, duplex printing, decent eco settings and support for a wide range of media, the Samsung M2885FW is an excellent all-rounder, and one of the best fax machines you can buy. As it's a 4-in-1 device, it can handle printing, scanning and photocopying as well, so if you don't need those, then this is a bit overkill. However, if you're looking for a fast laser printer and fax machine for a busy office, it's a brilliant choice. Image credit: Brother If you're looking for the best fax machine for a busy and large office, then the Brother MFC-L6800DWT is definitely worth investing in. As a laser printer, it's incredibly fast, but maintains a high print quality, and it comes with a large range of connectivity options to work as a fax, including USB and network. As a fax machine, it offers 33.6Kbps speeds, as well as fax forwarding, automatic redialling and group dialling features. Image credit: Brother If you're only looking for a fax machine, then you don't want to spend extra money on an all-in-one printer that will offer you features you'll not use. If you just want a fax machine, then the Brother FAX-2940 is the best dedicated fax machine money can buy. As primarily a fax machine, it offers plenty of great features including 200 speed dials and up to 500 pages of transmit/receive memory, which means you won't miss out on any faxes if the Brother FAX-2940 runs out of paper. You can also download a free printer and scanner software update that turns it into a multi-function device. Image credit: Samsung If you're looking for a dedicated fax machine and don't mind (or even prefer) a rather old school design, then the Samsung SF-760P could be the best fax machine for you. It's got a no-nonsense design that sums up what we like about this fax machine so much. It's dedicated to sending and receiving faxes, and that focus means it excels at its job, offering plenty of features and a decent 33.6kbps fax transmission speed. It can also be used as a printer and scanner, but we'd recommend only using this for faxes.
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| Best business projectors of 2020: top projectors for home and travel Posted: 12 Apr 2020 03:23 AM PDT If you're on the hunt for the best business projector to make your presentations really stand out or to supercharge your home entertainment, then you've come to the right place. In our list of the best business projectors, we've examined a wide range of makes and models to suit all kinds of budgets and use cases. A good business projector is vitally important if you regularly make presentations – every device on this list is able to produce bright and vibrant projections that allow you to share your screen with an audience, while keeping them engaged with your presentation or meeting. Buying one of the best business projectors will mean looking for different features than buying a projector for entertainment, so high resolutions and millions of inputs aren’t going to be quite as important as they would otherwise be. Unfortunately, plenty of offices often cheap out in when buying business projectors, or don't put in enough research, which leads to headaches for years to come. Don't make this mistakes: review our favorite options for your office's projector unit. We've featured compact devices that can be popped into luggage and easily carried around with you, to feature-packed business projectors that can be installed in an office and offer a huge range of business-focused features, as well as plenty of ports for connectivity and high-end image quality. You won't just find the very best business projectors on this list – as we've also included our price comparison tool to help you find the cheapest prices without having to shop around. If you're a small-to-medium-sized business, and need a projector for holding presentations in small rooms, then the ViewSonic PA503S is a brilliant choice. While its 800 x 600 SVGA resolution falls short of full HD, it's enough to display vibrant images, reports and spreadsheets on a wall or projection screen. It's got plenty of inputs, is easy to use, and is nice and bright as well. It also comes with a SuperEco mode that dims the brightness by up to 70%. This makes it more energy efficient (and therefore cheaper to run), while also prolonging the life of the bulb. The ML750e by Optoma may not be the smallest projector we're talking about here, but it's a lot more powerful than the pocket-sized PicoPix from Phillips. It weighs in at an ultraportable 380g with a small footprint that makes this easy to carry around. The differences in size between this and the PicoPix are negligible for the power you get in return: a 700 Lumens lamp that lets you present in rooms that aren't completely darkened. Not only is it port-rich with one MHL-ready HDMI input, a USB 2.0 slot for thumbdrives, a universal I/O slot, and a microSD card slot, but the ML550 handled our 90-inch test screen with impressive results, and peaked at a 60-inch-or-so size. Much like the ViewSonic PLED-W800, though, the ML750e had us grumbling because you need to buy a dongle for Wi-Fi access. which felt as arcane at the time of this projector's release as it does today. And in another moment that felt anachronistic, there is no way to work with the projector via a smartphone or tablet. Usually when you choose a portable business projector you have to make a few sacrifices in order to have such a small device – but that's not the case with the Epson EB-S41. Epson has an excellent reputation with business projectors, and it has brought much of its expertise to the EB-S41. Its 3,300 lumen brightness is much brighter than many other portable projectors, and means you have more flexibility when setting up the EB-S31 in environments where there is still ambient light. The EB-S41 is small and light enough to carry around with you on business trips, but it also has a very large projection size – up to 300 inches – which makes this an incredibly versatile portable business projector. The LG Minibeam PH550G is a brilliant business projector for people who often work on the road thanks to its compact size. It's also wireless as well, allowing you to connect a smartphone or tablet to it, and showcase your presentations or media quickly and easily. This is great for impromptu meetings, and despite its small stature, it offers brilliant image and sound quality. If you're after a business projector that will wow audiences in huge keynote addresses, then this isn't the projector for you – it's relatively dim and lack resolution – but for presentations when out on the road, this is easily one of the best. If you're looking for the jack of most-trades option, Epson's EB-X11 is a good place to start. The EB-X11 fits into the middle of the pack, with enough features to make most take it seriously. Measuring just 295 x 228 x 77mm (W x D x H) and weighing 2.3kg, the EB-X11 is easy to move between conference rooms, or even buildings. One feature we were particularly keen on is the lens cover that instantly shuts off the lamp and speakers. The lamp inside the EB-X11 is more adaptable than some because of its relatively high brightness rating of 2600 lumens. Unfortunately it comes with a handful of flaws. The machine only projects to the 4:3 aspect ratio, and when you're showing photos (likely with black bars above and below, thanks to that ratio) you're not going to see the sharpest reproduction thanks to the projector's low resolution. Unlike other projectors we've talked about in this round-up, the USB slot on the EB-X11 can only handle photos, and the machine has no Wi-Fi options. If all of those red flags aren't enough to dissuade you, and poor audio quality wouldn't either, then still consider the EB-X11.
The Asus ZenBeam E1 is a beautifully designed pocket projector that's small and light enough to carry around with you if you often make presentations on the road. Despite its small size, it can project images up to 120 inches in size, and it has a built-in 6,000mAh battery that can power the projector for up to 5 hours, which makes it rather flexible, as you don't have to worry about finding a plug socket to power the device. In a rather nice touch, the projector can also double as a power bank for other mobile devices. The Asus ZenBeam E1 isn't the most powerful portable projector, but its versatility, ease of setup and eye catching design gives it a place on our list of best business projectors. Although it's less expensive than other ViewSonic models mentioned here, the ViewSonic PLED-W800 still performs well. It earns its price tag thanks to its ultra-portability, weighing in at 830g and measuring 175 x 138 x 51.5mm (W x D x H). With a lamp that can reach up to 800 lumens, you can still run a presentation in whatever room you can bring it to, provided you can shade the windows and lower the lighting. It comes with an SD Card slot, a USB slot, an MHL-ready HDMI input (for connecting DVD/Blu-ray players and also smartphones/tablets) and a VGA input for laptops. Much like other portable projectors we talk about here, just because you can pass video through this unit doesn't mean you should. For its price, though, making you pay even more for an optional Wi-Fi dongle (ViewSonic recommends its PJ-WPD-200, which brings Miracast and DLNA compatibility) feels like you're getting nickel and dimed. If presenting Microsoft Office documents is a large part of your practice, and it probably is, the PLED-W800 should stand out thanks to native support for presenting Word, Excel, and Powerpoint files directly from a USB stick or SD card.
If you really want to wow at presentations, or turn a whole wall into an interactive whiteboard for brainstorming sessions, then the Epson BrightLink 685Wi is definitely worth considering. It's an interactive projector that allows people to draw, write and modify the items it projects onto a screen. It comes with a range of software to help you create these impressive projections, and can wirelessly connect to a huge range of devices. The Epson BrightLink 685Wi certainly isn't cheap, but it's a decent investment if you're looking for a business projector that can be used in a large number of innovative ways.
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| Ring updates its all-in-one security alarm system Posted: 12 Apr 2020 03:00 AM PDT A couple of years after the original Ring Alarm appeared, there's a 2nd-gen edition on the way: it brings a sleeker, more streamlined design, and a one-button panic button to put you in touch with the emergency services. Generally the new package is very much similar to the old one. It'll detect motion, smoke, carbon monoxide and leaks for you, pinging your phone if it thinks there's a problem and giving you peace of mind while you're out. Some of the functionality – including the emergency response shortcut – requires a Plus subscription plan on top of the hardware, which will set you back $10/£8 a month or $100/£80 a year.
As with the 1st-gen model, the 2nd-gen Ring Alarm lets you arm and disarm the system from your phone, can work with Alexa, and is compatible with any other bits of Ring kit you've got (like the Ring security cameras). Safer, easier, more convenientWhile existing owners of a Ring Alarm don't really need to rush out and upgrade, the newer edition does have smaller motion detection and contact sensors that Ring says are easier to install. "Now, more than ever, we expect technology to make our lives safer, easier, and more convenient, at an affordable price," says Ring in an announcement blog post. "At Ring, we believe your home’s smart security system should be no exception." Preorders for the system are open now, with shipping on April 29, and prices start at $199 for the 5-piece package. We can't see the 2nd-gen system in the UK yet, but when it does arrive it'll probably cost the same £199 and up that the current edition does. So far, the Ring Alarm isn't on sale at all in Australia. All-in-one security systems are growing in popularity, giving you everything you need to keep your home safe, but Ring isn't your only option: the likes of Yale, SimpliSafe and several others will happily sell you a system too. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Nuat is giving a whole new spin to education through virtual reality Posted: 12 Apr 2020 02:56 AM PDT Nuat VR, a virtual reality gaming start-up company based in Dubai, is testing a pilot VR project with a school for remote learning as part of the coronavirus outbreak. Started in 2016, the start-up was primarily building arcades in VR and has 12 games under its belt, including VR Mania, Cricket VR and Strike Zone. Speaking to TechRadar Middle East, Fahad Bubshait, Founder and CEO of Nuat VR, said that they have been selling arcades to Magic Planet, Kidzania and to a lot of franchisees in the US. “Two years ago, we decided to go beyond our legacy and started thinking of making an impact in the real world. “I looked at my own family and I noticed that my kids are going to school and spending most of their time but what is the output, what are they gaining from schools and studies,” he said. When he was doing research, he noticed that schooling is not as effective in a world where a lot of things is changing fast. He said the knowledge they are getting from schools is not really going to help them in the real world. “I decided to give education a shift and make it more engaging, more project-based and more problem-solving. We took subjects like mathematics, physics and chemistry and with our expertise in gaming, we built VR apps in physics and chemistry,” he said. Nuat is testing the VR content with some students and with one school for grades between 4 and 6 in the UAE. The advantage of VR, he said is that students can see what is causing an impact when they test and this is the way a human being needs to learn. Learning from experience“There is a limit they can only learn from a book and they need to learn from experiences. Students are so reliant on schools to learn but in real life, they should be learning from curiosity. Schools weren’t prepared for virtual learning. VR is important whether they are learning from school or outside the school,” Bubshait said. Learning with all your senses in a VR world and from a safe environment, where you can mistake, he said the impact is going to be huge and it is the ‘future of learning’. “VR was made for anything but I think it is best for education and not for gaming. VR is perfect for learning and there is no better medium to learn anything than VR, aside from the actual and real-life experiences,” he said. Trying to replicate real-life in schools, he said is extremely difficult and costly and it is not saleable but doing it in a VR world is really saleable and doing it in a safe environment. “In a chemistry lab, you don’t want to burn things and cause accidents but in VR, it is fine and safe and nobody is getting harmed. You can learn from your mistakes and try again,” he said. Moreover, he said that intellectuals like Einstein and Newton spent most of the time with experiments, really thinking and imagining. “Imagination is really difficult and not necessarily captured by a book. We try to create images in a virtual world where students can meet teachers and vice versa and do experiments. Our aim is to have all the subjects on VR but it will take more than two to three years,” he said. Bubshait expects to create a complete stock of libraries in the next couple of years and is looking to raise some investments. Creating compelling contentBubshait has invested AED2m and raised around AED1m but plans to raise between AED5m and AED10m but ideally, looking to raise between AED1m and AED5m. “We want to scale up by raising some funds and build some more content. We are trying to get a virtual teacher, as part of the platform, to interact with the students,” he said. Even though Bubshait’s goal is to accelerate the demand for VR/AR by creating compelling content integrated with the right and sometimes upgraded hardware to create unparalleled immersive experiences, he is not going to let the focus on creating amusement games go down. “Amusement games are what are paying our monthly bills,” he said.
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| Etisalat offers free eLife services for three months to stay entertained at home Posted: 12 Apr 2020 12:12 AM PDT UAE-based telecom operator Etisalat is offering free eLife services for three months to stay connected and get entertained at home due to coronavirus outbreak. TechRadar Middle East reported about two-week ago that the telco is planning to offer the Life services free for a limited time. Subscribers can get eLife TV box with free On-demand movies, free three months subscriptions in StarzPlay, free three months subscriptions in premium TV add-ons like Arabia, Pinoy, Asiana and Western, and free access to OSN El Farq channels until the end of April. Moreover, subscribers can also upgrade to eLife unlimited plan starting from 250Mbps and the telco will pay the difference for the first three months. They [subscribers] can downgrade without any penalty to their original plan if the upgrade period runs from March 19 till the end of June 2020. To avail the benefits, SMS “ELIFE” to 1204.
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| Tubi: Everything you need to know about the free movie and TV streaming service Posted: 12 Apr 2020 12:10 AM PDT Tired of paying monthly for Netflix or Hulu? If so, then you might want to give Tubi a shot – like Crackle and Pluto TV it's a totally free, ad-supported streaming video service that you can access on loads of devices. Tubi (a.k.a. Tubi TV) is stocked with an array of licensed movies and television shows from across the years, and much like Crackle, the selection is decidedly hit-or-miss. But Tubi really does have a lot of compelling movies on offer, and there's no premium element in play: you'll never have to reach for a credit card. The downside here, however, is that there's no original content and little in the way of recent releases –and it's all video-on-demand and not live TV –but the selection is large and seems to be updated on a regular basis. Ready to give it a shot? Here's how to drop the monthly fee and get started with Tubi TV, or head over to read our 25 best Tubi TV movies roundup. How much does Tubi cost?Truly, it's nothing: you won't hit a paywall at any point, nor can you toss in a credit card to eliminate ads or access premium content or perks. Tubi is 100% ad-supported, which means you'll see commercials before and also during content. Luckily, the ads are usually pretty short and innocuous, and pop up inconsistently within and around the content. When watching an episode of a TV show, you'll probably see a short (30-second) commercial beforehand, and maybe a 15-second or 30-second ad in the middle. It varies, though: We watched Cowboy Bebop and didn't see any ads beforehand, but then it had two commercials for a total of 45 seconds at the middle point. With movies, we've encountered different results, as well. A viewing of Arnold Schwarzenegger's The Running Man via the PlayStation 4 app began with a single short ad, but then continued uninterrupted for the next 45 minutes or so. There would also be an ad any time that I resumed the film after stopping, though. On the other hand, Oldboy on the iPad app began without an ad, but then it played one every 12-15 minutes over the course of the flick. That's a little awkward, since the ad break won't always come at an opportune pause in the action, but overall the ads seem less prevalent than with Crackle. How can I access Tubi?Luckily, Tubi is pretty much everywhere in terms of platforms and devices. You can watch it via the website on your computer or elsewhere, while native apps are available on smartphones and tablets, not to mention set-top boxes and game consoles. You'll find iOS and Android apps, for example, as well as apps for Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV boxes. The PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 have native Tubi apps, too, and they're all pretty easy to use and navigate through. Tubi doesn't require a login to watch some videos on the service, but anything that's rated R or otherwise has a Mature designation will require a free account. There's other value to using an account, however, such as queuing up interesting movies and shows, getting smart recommendations based on your viewing habits, and resuming something you started on any device. What are Tubi's key features?As mentioned before, Tubi is totally free and accessible from nearly any modern device you're likely to wield – so it has both of those things going for it. More importantly, Tubi has a lot of free content available – quite a bit more than Crackle, based on browsing the extensive listings. According to the company, Tubi has more than 50,000 titles in its library, with key partnerships with Lionsgate, Paramount, MGM, and Starz helping to keep its content coffers full. Granted, you might not be compelled to watch everything on Tubi, and that's about more than just preference. Tubi has a fair amount of random junk filling up its listings, with straight-to-DVD movies and a lot of other generic-looking fare that you've never heard of before. It's not anywhere near as curated for quality as premium services tend to be, and you'll have to dig around to find the good stuff. But it does have a lot of stuff, and there are some solid gems in the mix. In terms of feature films, the selection as of this writing includes picks like Young Adult, Oldboy, True Grit (2010), School of Rock, Mulholland Drive, and Glengarry Glen Ross. Tubi doesn't have a lot of high-profile TV shows, unfortunately, unless you're into Alf ... and why wouldn't you be? It has some cult favorites, too, like The IT Crowd and Spaced, plus Tubi's anime selection is pretty stellar, with series like Cowboy Bebop, Naruto, and Revolutionary Girl Utena available as of this posting. Tubi seems to add new movies and shows gradually throughout the month, as well, so it's worth checking back and having a browse from time to time. Why choose Tubi over Netflix?It's all about the money, really, or the lack thereof. Netflix's monthly subscription fee has gradually risen over the years, particularly as the company pours billions into original shows and movies, and you're paying for exclusive content and a strong selection of newish movies and TV shows from elsewhere. Tubi TV offers no high-profile exclusives, and the vast majority of the noteworthy content is at least several years old at this point. But Tubi TV has a surprisingly large library on offer, and it's all completely free – with a totally reasonable amount of video ads along the way. Not finding what you're looking for on Netflix? Have a look on Tubi: it won't cost you anything, and maybe you'll stumble upon an old favorite flick or something appealing that you haven't seen before. Tubi probably won't replace Netflix for the average paying customer, but if you're not keen on spending for streaming video, then it's a strong ad-supported alternative. Watch these showsCowboy Bebop: One of the most beloved anime series around, Cowboy Bebop follows a ragtag bunch of space bounty hunters. It has wonderful characters, brilliant animation and music, and a potent blend of action, drama, wry humor, and emotional punch. Spaced: Do you like Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz? If so, then don't miss Spaced, another UK cult favorite from director Edgar Wright and star Simon Pegg. Like their flicks, this sitcom is endlessly quotable and packed with pop culture adoration. Watch these moviesBattle Royale: Haven't seen the original Japanese film that inspired everything from The Hunger Games to PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds? Well, this tale of a class of students all trying to kill each other is delightfully ultra-violent, and it's free on Tubi. 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| Ultrafast Terabit Ethernet connectivity is coming fast - but it won’t be cheap Posted: 11 Apr 2020 08:00 PM PDT An exponential increase in the demand for data has driven the recent announcement of a new 800 Gigabit Ethernet technology from the Ethernet Technology Consortium. AnandTech reports the standard is based around current 106.25G lanes (pioneered for 400Gb) but doubles the number of total lanes from four to eight - it is essentially two bonded 400Gb lines. The primary application of the technology will be in data centers, where hyperscale operators, website hosting companies and HPC will make the most of the increase in bandwidth.
Terabit800 Gigabit is still not 1Tbit though and it's likely the next iteration of this technology will see engineers finally break the Terabit per second barrier. Will end users ever see such speeds coming to their devices? Well, most laptops on sale no longer come with an Ethernet connection and cloud computing and mainstream legal streaming services have made servers and NAS (network attached services) less of a fixture in the technophile’s household. In practice, it means that GbE technology (which is 1/800 slower than the recently announced breakthrough), is likely to stick with us for quite some time, with 2.5GbE the next logical step, followed by 5GbE and 10GbE. Few motherboards, for example, carry a 10G connector and the average cost of 10G switches, routers and plug-in cards is still relatively high. It is worth noting that, despite the latest advancements in wireless technology, wired Gigabit connectivity still remains the most reliable method for data transmission.
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